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Life IS history in the making. Every word we say, everything we do becomes history the moment it is said or done. Life void of memories leaves nothing but emptiness. For those who might consider history boring, think again: It is who we are, what we do and why we are here. We are certainly individuals in our thoughts and deeds but we all germinated from seeds planted long, long ago.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Creamy, Tangy & Sweet

Okay, all you foodies, time to celebrate...

...not chocolate but probably the next best thing -
CHEESECAKE! Not just any cheesecake butcherry cheesecake because today is...

Cheesecake is a beloved dessert around the world. While many
assume that it has its origins in New York, it actually dates back much
further. Let's go back over 4,000 years to ancient Greece! Sit back, grab a
creamy slice of cheesecake and learn all about this dessert’s rich history.Source: History of Cheesecake

Cheesecake in the buff!

A bit of cherry American history...

The United States has historically been the largest exporter of cherries worldwide. In the United States, most sweet cherries are grown in Washington,
California, Oregon, and Northern Michigan. Sweet cherry cultivars
include "Bing", "Brooks", "Tulare", "King" and "Rainier". In addition,
the Lambert variety is grown on the eastern side of Flathead Lake in
northwestern Montana. Both Oregon and Michigan provide light-colored
"Royal Ann" ('Napoleon'; alternately "Queen Anne") cherries for the
maraschino cherry process. Most sour (also called tart) cherries are
grown in Michigan, followed by Utah, New York, and Washington. Native
and non-native cherries grow well in Canada (Ontario and British
Columbia). Sour cherries include Nanking and Evans Cherry. Traverse
City, Michigan claims to be the "Cherry Capital of the World", hosting a
National Cherry Festival and making the world's largest cherry pie. Source: American as Cherry Cheesecake

We all know there is an art to baking a 'from scratch' cheesecake. It is not the easiest food task to accomplish and certainly known to be time consuming. So, for all the foodies who love the cheesecake but do not have, or simply do not want to take the time, try the no-bake cheesecake. Recipe included!

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Sharla is a graduate of Troy State University and an educator with a flair for writing in poetic verse. Her latest book, Awakenings from Then ’til Now is available from Tate Publishing. It is dedicated to those who laid the foundation and established the platform for our American freedom: those who have served in the past, presently serve, or will serve our military forces in the future. A profound appreciation is extended for the sacrifice of these brave men and women who left or will leave their homes and family to ensure America’s freedom endures.

A grave price is being paid every moment of every day of the year for all the freedom America has to offer. Let us not forget those who have fought or are fighting for our nation; they are the epitome of the human spirit called freedom!